The average train between Halifax and Exeter takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Halifax and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Halifax to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Halifax to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Exeter is 351.9 km. The road distance is 483 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m.